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St Clair County

Alabama · Public School District
20
Schools
9,747
Students
$11,167
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
56.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.6%
Graduation Rate
+6.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St Clair County is a public school district in Alabama serving 9,747 students across 20 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,167 is below the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashville Middle School05–08370
Moody Junior High School07–08348
Moody Middle School04–06524
Odenville Middle School06–08570
Springville Middle School06–08578
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashville High School09–12385
Eden Area Technical Center09–120
Moody High School09–12687
Saint Clair County High School09–12622
Springville High School09–12766
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ragland High SchoolPK–12455
Ruben Yancy Alternative SchoolKG–120
SCC Virtual Preparatory AcademyKG–12440
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,167-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
24%
State
62.5%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
Federal
13.3%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
9,747
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.6% graduation rate — 6.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,167, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St Clair County?
St Clair County has 20 public schools, serving a total of 9,747 students.
What is the graduation rate for St Clair County?
The graduation rate is 92.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St Clair County spend per student?
St Clair County spends $11,167 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St Clair County?
57% of students in St Clair County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St Clair County?
No, St Clair County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St Clair County serve?
St Clair County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St Clair County?
The median opportunity score across schools in St Clair County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.